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On the one-year anniversary of the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Antifa protesters gathered downtown.
When they were left without marked opposition, Antifa members became violent and destructive.
Many of the Antifa marchers expressed anti-police sentiments. One sign read, “Last year they came with torches. This year they come with badges.” Some Antifa protesters took those words and turned them into violent actions:
Some of the signs at the Rally for Justice that moved to Lambeth Field before ending. State Troopers stood around the perimeter of the field. People have now dispersed and the rally is over, but find out what happened tonight at 10 and 11. pic.twitter.com/NtWDXowMrX
— CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First (@CBS19News) August 12,2018
Leftists marching in Charlottesville tonight
“All cops are racist, you better face it” pic.twitter.com/freoEjF2Zk
— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) August 12,2018
Here’s a bit more off my phone from last night Antifa march. ((Language alert here)). #Charlottesville police deserve a lot credit for keeping it under relative control. pic.twitter.com/E4Qn7rSnAf
— Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12,2018
The Antifa members attacked many reporters, including Cal Perry and his team from NBC. For a bunch of people allegedly marching nobly against white supremacy, they really did not want to be on camera.
Protesters very aggressive with media. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/CSYNyvBbeG
— Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12,2018
Yeah. We’re getting a lot of this. Protesters trying to grab our camera. #Charlotsville https://t.co/xIWLXPdkLt
— Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12,2018
“Fu** you, snitch ass news bitch. Fu** you”. #Charlotsville pic.twitter.com/JPl3480FUG
— Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12,2018
According to reports from CBS, a hospital at the University of Virginia was forced to enter a lockdown because of the chaos outside. No one was allowed to leave the hospital and the doors were locked.
#BREAKING: UVA Medical Center is on lockdown. According to an emergency alert, all employees there are to remain inside.
— CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First (@CBS19News) August 11,2018
#UPDATE: UVA Medical says it is monitoring protest on Grounds nearby, warning people at the hospital to ‘stay in place.’
— CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First (@CBS19News) August 11,2018
Unfortunately for everyone involved, this chaos is likely to continue through Sunday as protesters remain in Charlottesville and a white supremacist gathering is expected to take place in Washington D. C.
Tomorrow will be bad. https://t.co/4Wrk1iY0gi
— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) August 12,2018
By design, last night’s Antifa led rally/protest in #Charlottesville got a bit rough and tumble. Some talk of another #Antifa led march today in #Charlotsville – we’re watching that and DC of course, #MSNBC live all day.
— Cal Perry (@CalNBC) August 12,2018
In an attempt to minimize the collateral damage in Washington, officers will be shutting down some streets and increasing their presence. The “ Unite the Right 2 ” protest is taking place in Lafayette Square, a park next to the White House.
Both the white supremacists and the counter-protesters have permits for their protests. The “Unite the Right” organizers plan for 400 attendees, while the counter-protest expects more than 1,500.
